adversely

[ ad-vurs-lee ]
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adverb
  1. in a negative, contrary, or unfavorable way or direction:The report details eleven risk factors that the authors believe adversely affect children's development and well-being.

Origin of adversely

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Other words from adversely

  • un·ad·verse·ly, adverb

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